A Guide to Picking Your Perfect Boat Length If you are new to boating or looking to purchase your first yacht, you may wonder which boat length is the right one to choose. Getting a boat that is the right size is key to being able to enjoy life on the water. You want to […]
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Boat Flags Meaning and Proper Use While walking the marina docks, you may have noticed that the yachts and boats moored there display several boating flags. These little pieces of cloth are actually an important communication tool for boaters and port authorities alike, as they are a quick and simple way to convey a message. […]
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All You Need to Know About Fishing for Squid If you are fond of fishing and the taste of calamari, you might want to try your luck at squid fishing. Although these cephalopods are not as large or visible as their fishy friends, they are relatively easy to catch around Vancouver Island. Unlike common catches […]
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Swimming Holes Accessible by Boat on Vancouver Island If you are looking for boat-accessible swimming holes, Vancouver Island is the place to be. Filled with numerous rivers, lakes and beaches that are accessible only by boat, there are many places to anchor your boat to go for a safe and exhilarating swim. Here’s a list […]
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Where and How to Camp by Boat Camping by boat might not be what comes to mind when you think about heading into the great outdoors. Usually, it involves planning when and where you want to go before packing everything into your car, not your boat. But, for boat owners, camping can take on a […]
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The Essential Safety Equipment you need for any Boating Trip Boat distress flares are one of those things that no one really thinks about until they need it. Being out on the water can be a wonderful way to spend a day, a week, or even a month. There is nothing quite like enjoying the […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Lifejacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into lifejackets, PFDs, and what factors to consider when selecting the right lifejacket or personal flotation device for you. As important as it is to enjoy your time on the water, it’s equally important to follow […]
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The Best Boat Accessible Beaches to Explore on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands For those who are lucky to live or vacation here, we know that Vancouver Island beaches rank easily among the best in the world. At over 450km from the northern tip to the south, and surrounded by well over 220 smaller […]
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What Length Boat is Right for Me?
A Guide to Picking Your Perfect Boat Length If you are new to boating or looking to purchase your first yacht, you may wonder which boat length is the right one to choose. Getting a boat that is the right size is key to being able to enjoy life on the water. You want to […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Boating Flags and Their Uses
Boat Flags Meaning and Proper Use While walking the marina docks, you may have noticed that the yachts and boats moored there display several boating flags. These little pieces of cloth are actually an important communication tool for boaters and port authorities alike, as they are a quick and simple way to convey a message. […]
Squid Fishing Around Vancouver Island
All You Need to Know About Fishing for Squid If you are fond of fishing and the taste of calamari, you might want to try your luck at squid fishing. Although these cephalopods are not as large or visible as their fishy friends, they are relatively easy to catch around Vancouver Island. Unlike common catches […]
The Best Swimming Spots on Vancouver Island for Boaters
Swimming Holes Accessible by Boat on Vancouver Island If you are looking for boat-accessible swimming holes, Vancouver Island is the place to be. Filled with numerous rivers, lakes and beaches that are accessible only by boat, there are many places to anchor your boat to go for a safe and exhilarating swim. Here’s a list […]
How to Clean a Bilge Pump on a Boat
Boat Camping Around Vancouver Island
Where and How to Camp by Boat Camping by boat might not be what comes to mind when you think about heading into the great outdoors. Usually, it involves planning when and where you want to go before packing everything into your car, not your boat. But, for boat owners, camping can take on a […]
Best Boat For Water Sports
Boat Distress Flares – What They Are and Why You Need Them
The Essential Safety Equipment you need for any Boating Trip Boat distress flares are one of those things that no one really thinks about until they need it. Being out on the water can be a wonderful way to spend a day, a week, or even a month. There is nothing quite like enjoying the […]
Your Complete Guide to Selecting a Lifejacket or PFD
What’s the Difference Between a Lifejacket and Personal Flotation Device (PFD)? In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into lifejackets, PFDs, and what factors to consider when selecting the right lifejacket or personal flotation device for you. As important as it is to enjoy your time on the water, it’s equally important to follow […]
Top Vancouver Island Beaches Accessible by Boat
The Best Boat Accessible Beaches to Explore on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands For those who are lucky to live or vacation here, we know that Vancouver Island beaches rank easily among the best in the world. At over 450km from the northern tip to the south, and surrounded by well over 220 smaller […]